Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced Weckworscht sausage
- 1/4 cup red wine (preferably Riesling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
4. Add the sliced red onion, green bell pepper, and Weckworscht sausage on top of the cheese.
5. Pour the red wine over the pizza.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Cut the pizza into slices using a pizza cutter.
10. Serve and enjoy!
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
5. Temperature:
425°F
Serving size:
1 pizza (serves 2-4 people)
Nutritional information:
Calories: 450
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Protein: 22g
Sodium: 900mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza dough.
- Tomato sauce can be substituted with pizza sauce or marinara sauce.
- Mozzarella cheese can be substituted with any other type of cheese.
- Red onion and green bell pepper can be substituted with any other vegetables of your choice.
- Weckworscht sausage can be substituted with any other type of sausage.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or black olives for extra flavor.
- Use white wine instead of red wine.
- Top the pizza with fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet before placing the pizza on it.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut the pizza into slices.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
Storage instructions:
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board or pizza tray for a rustic look.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pizza with fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
Pairings:
Pair the pizza with a glass of Riesling or any other white wine.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, bake the pizza for a few more minutes.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, broil the pizza for a few minutes.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the sausage is cooked through before adding it to the pizza.
Food history:
Weckworscht is a type of sausage that originated in Germany. It is made with beef and pork and is flavored with spices like coriander and caraway.
Flavor profiles:
This pizza has a savory and slightly spicy flavor from the Weckworscht sausage and a tangy flavor from the red wine.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
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Region: German